Photography can be a tool for healing. It can open us up to the unknown in new and exciting ways, or ground us and bring us closer to what we find familiar. For many photographers, it can be a life…
The life of a freelance photographer can be both exciting and daunting. Oftentimes, freelancers find themselves becoming Jacks or Jills of all trades, as different assignments call for different areas of expertise. “It takes a lot of hustling and making…
Algorithms and platform features may have changed over the years but one thing remains the same: social media is a great way to meet other photographers and find support. On Wednesday, May 18th at 12pm ET, we’re hosting an interactive…
Mainstream marketing has employed the cute and cuddly polar bear for decades, most famously by Coca-Cola. But as climate change has worsened and continued to ravage the planet, these beautiful creatures have been disproportionately affected and are disappearing rapidly. As…
For nearly two centuries, photography has played a role in educating the public about both the familiar and the unknown elements of our ever-changing environment — including the many species that live among us, the constant changes to our climate,…
Last year, we made it our mission to emphasize the importance of mentorship and community programming. After launching the inaugural PhotoShelter mentorship class with an…
Although PDN magazine folded in early 2020, its parent company, Emerald, rechristened the list of up-and-coming photographers as "The 30." This past week, the 2022…
For many creatives, the start of a new year means revisiting your portfolio, refreshing your business model, looking back on the challenges and successes of…
Oftentimes when learning about the origin stories of various photographers, the newsroom makes its way into the conversation. Assisting other photographers is also a common…
Like many of you, Sarah and I produced a full year of remotely recorded podcasts during the on-going pandemic. Whereas 2020 was dominated by discussions…